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Job Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

To maintain a productivity level in the Lead Shot (Bleimeister) area that is in continuous support of the departmental production schedule while maintaining all quality standards established for the operation.

PAY INFORMATION: Start at $29.39/hour (+$1.60/hour Q shift differential) with the first 90 day increase to $31.17 and additional increases every 90 days based on performance, up to $34.03!

SHIFT Q: 6pm-6am Fri, Sat, Sun + every other Thu + OT as needed.

(training may be held on another shift)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Experience, education, licenses, certifications, and general knowledge, skills and abilities.)

· 1+ years of on-the-job experience, with manufacturing experience preferred

· Demonstrated mechanical ability

· Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and carry out quick calculations

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities under minimal supervision

· Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co-workers

· Above average housekeeping skills (cleanliness of work area)

· Excellent safety record and demonstrated above average safe work habits

· Must be medically qualified to wear respirator

· Must be able to pass Bleimeister Physical Abilities Test

• No record of disciplinary action at a Report of Conference level or above within previous 12 months

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

· Experience working in a manufacturing environment

· Two-year Technical Degree in Manufacturing

· Forklift certified

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Fundamental duties necessary to achieve the objective of the position)

• Able to work in a high temperature work environment and operate the machines to support the customer’s demand by following all WKI’s, SOP’s, PPS’s, or any other applicable documents.

• Follow procedure to process raw lead to finished shot. Observes the quality of the product being produced and brings any concerns to the attention of the Line Lead and/or Supervisor.

• Maintains a clean work area in accordance with the Daily Shine Boards and completes this work using any specified process and the use of proper PPE.

• Able to do changeovers based on Cycle Count board without direction from leadership.

• If needed, required to run 3 Bleimeister machines during their shift/work week.

• Able to perform tasks with the highest-level lead awareness:

• Required to wear a lead air monitor at a minimum of once per year

• Required to wear respirator for specific tasks

• Required blood draw to establish base line for blood lead level with possible follow up test as needed

• Required to practice good personal hygiene as specified in Lead Safety Policy

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION (Knowledge, skills and abilities currently used to perform essential functions)

Physical Requirements :

Standing and moving about for 90% of the time. Reaching, handling and fingering to fill hoppers, add material and make adjustments/repairs. Frequent lifting, moving, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Near vision for making fine adjustments and detecting quality defects and far vision for operations of fork lift or other mobile equipment. Must have normal color vision and normal depth perception capability. Climbing (ladders to fill hoppers), stooping, bending and kneeling (making adjustments, checking quality, etc.).

Mental Requirements :

High attentiveness for safety and detection of problems. Reading and math comprehension to understand and interpret quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.), and to complete production reporting. Interpersonal communication skills to problem-solve and to function effectively as part of a work team. Flexibility to move between jobs and to handle many tasks simultaneously.

Equipment Used : Operation of hand tools, acetylene torches, forklift, and other mobile equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment :

All positions require the use of safety glasses with side shields, and hearing protection (hearing protection and non-prescription safety glasses are provided). Further requirements for this position:

· Require the use of hard-toed safety shoes with metatarsal protection (Supplied or reimbursed).

· Requires the use of a respirator (Supplied)

· Requires the use of face shield (Supplied)

· Requires the use of coveralls (Supplied)

Working Environment :

Manufacturing floor environment is subject to constant exposure to noise, heat, vibration, moving objects and mechanical equipment hazards. Exposure to lead, high temperatures on the equipment, and hot water. Work is most often done with and around others and as part of work teams and back-up from co-workers or supervisor is generally available.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Join our talented team! Employees at Vista Outdoor are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.

Vista Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@vistaoutdoor.com . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Vista Outdoor will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.